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James Carville

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James Carville is a prominent American political consultant and commentator, best known for his role as the lead strategist for Bill Clinton's successful 1992 presidential campaign. A member of the Democratic Party, Carville has been influential in shaping modern campaign strategies and is recognized for his ability to connect with voters. He was born on March 25, 1944, in Louisiana, where he has remained a significant figure in both state and national politics. Carville is also known for his engaging personality and sharp wit, often appearing in media to discuss political issues and strategies.

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Jul 13, 2008

Senator McCain is the first -- would be the first time -- first person to get elected that's over 70. He has his own hurdles.

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Jul 13, 2008

I'm a little skeptical of the thought police that's running around the country saying this is over the top or this is whatever.

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Jul 13, 2008

I think people that want change in this country, which are an overwhelming number of them, a majority of them are going to vote for Senator Obama.

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Jul 13, 2008

I suspect that this cartoon will neither bring Senator Obama down nor rise him up.

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Jul 13, 2008

I think Senator McCain will be the first time first person to get elected that's over 70. He has his own hurdles but the problem is he can't get the yoke of the Bush administration and these disastrous right wing policies from around his…

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Jul 10, 2008

You know, I've been around politics long enough to know that political fortunes have a way of not being static. And I think both of them are very talented people. And if I had to make any kind of wager, my guess is that they'll continue to…

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Jul 10, 2008

My own view is she has a pretty good idea of what human beings' lives are like, and that she would be pretty good. Having said that, it would be a very interesting nomination battle there. It would be kind of fun to be part of that.

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Jul 10, 2008

She's a United States senator with a very high profile, have a very important state. She's got people that support her that the Democratic Party needs, both in a financial sense and in a support sense.

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Jul 10, 2008

I think both of them are very talented people. And if I had to make any kind of wager, my guess is that they'll continue to have enormous political influence.

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Jul 8, 2008

Well, I think the -- the story this morning that you referred to in 'The New York Times,' first of all, there are two questions that people always ask is, who leaked the story and why? Well, we know who leaked the story. It's people from…

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Jul 8, 2008

I think Senator Obama and Senator Clinton have done a very good job of coming together.

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Jul 8, 2008

I think that it's stupid. And like I say, I don't -- I think Senator Obama and Senator Clinton have been working hard on their relationship.

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Jul 8, 2008

I think that Senator Obama and Senator Clinton have been working hard on their relationship.

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Jun 29, 2008

I think he's a very eloquent guy. I think he loves his country very much.

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Jun 29, 2008

I would prefer that he talk about competence, which we haven't had in the Oval office.

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Jun 29, 2008

I think that Senator McCain is an honorable man. I don't think being a fighter pilot is qualification to be president.

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Jun 29, 2008

It would not be human. It would be ridiculous to sit here and say that you go through a campaign like that and people don't have bruised feelings.

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Jun 29, 2008

I think we've had a little healing. I think we're going to see this party come together.

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Jun 29, 2008

I don't think being a fighter pilot is qualification to be president.

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Jun 29, 2008

I think we have had a little healing. I think we're going to see this party come together.

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Jun 29, 2008

It would not be human, it would be ridiculous to see he didn't say that you go through a campaign like that and people don't have bruised feelings.

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Jun 29, 2008

The idea -- and I have no idea what the Obama campaign is apologizing for. There's nothing controversial in what General Clark said.

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